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Hiddenite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hiddenite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Whitlockite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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